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Honey Chipotle Dressing
5 from 18 votes

Honey Chipotle Dressing

This Honey Chipotle Dressing blends smoky chipotle with sweet honey, balanced by avocado oil, red wine vinegar, and spices. It emulsifies into a smooth, pourable dressing with a mild kick from the chipotle pepper in adobo sauce. The addition of garlic and cumin adds depth, making it suitable for drizzling over salads or as a dipping sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 189 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup avocado oil plus a little extra to taste if desired
  • 3 TBSP red wine vinegar
  • 1.5 TBSP honey
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp oregano dried
  • ¼ tsp cumin ground
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 1 garlic smashed and peeled, small or medium clove

Instructions

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  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender or small food processor and blend/process until smooth and emulsified.
  2. Dip a leaf of lettuce into the dressing to taste-test and adjust any ingredients to taste. For more chipotle flavor you can add a little extra adobo sauce or adjust the sweetness/tartness with the honey and vinegar, etc... Let your taste buds be your guide!
  3. OPTIONAL EXTRA: 1 TBSP fresh squeezed lime juice for a burst of citrus flavor.

Notes

  • The recipe yields roughly ½ cup; use about 2 tablespoons per salad serving for four sides.
  • Adjust chipotle pepper and adobo sauce quantity to vary heat intensity to your preference.
  • Adding fresh lime juice brightens the flavor without overpowering the smoky notes.
  • Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator and shake well before use to re-emulsify.

Nutrition Information

Calories 189kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 500mg (21%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 64IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 189

% Daily Value*

Calories 189kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 500mg 21%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 64IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.